Trainer Development and Certification Course (TDC) and Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) - July

Introduction

With the aim of creating a pool of trainers qualified to deliver different safety and security training programmes worldwide, the UNSSC and UNDSS have jointly designed and developed the “Trainer Development and Certification Course (TDC)”. Drawing on the experience of the SSAFE ToT and STOCC programmes, TDC is based on identified knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the planning, delivery and review of security training.

TDC+SSAFE represents the base TDC (5 days) with the SSAFE TDC addon (2 days). The TDC covers the material in the following UNDSS courses:

TDC+SSAFE is an assessable course but, being competency-based, it is not competitive. Rather, participants are required to deliver a number of short training sessions and complete a theory examination in a constructive and supportive environment.

Form part of a pool of UN TDC+SSAFE trainers who are responsible for training UN staff and associated personnel in their countries and/or duty stations.

Course Methodology

Course Methodology:

Based on the SSAFE ToT, designed and refined since 2007, the TDC+SSAFE training curriculum presents sessions that incorporate a learning theory, practical training techniques and a theme (LSA/SCP/ IFAK/WSAT/SSAFE). In this way, participants can learn and apply theories while continually revisiting the contents of each of the courses that the TDC+SSAFE is based on.

There are formative and summative assessment tasks interspersed throughout the program and each will require work in the evenings during the course to prepare. Formative assessment results are either “Demonstrated” or “Not Yet Demonstrated”.

Summative assessment results and overall course result are either “Competent” or “Not Yet Competent”. To be assessed as “Competent”, a participant must demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and attitudes in the final practical and theory assessments, and plan, deliver and review a training course within 12 months.

Certificates (and certification) will be issued once the participant has planned, delivered and reviewed a training course.

Course Contents

Course Contents:

Participants are exposed to adult learning styles, training methodologies and techniques that underpin each of the UNDSS courses. Participants are also provided with the resources and role players required to design and run vignettes and scenarios which relate directly to standard SSAFE modules.

The TDC course is focussed on security training and designed for UNSMS personnel that will be both engaged in the delivery of security training in the near future and potentially available as a trainer resource upon which UNDSS may draw to deliver security training. The course will expose participants to materials from LSA/SCP/WSAT/IFAK.

How to become a trainer

To become a trainer for UNDSS security courses, the TDC course is the current path. UNDSS is in the process of considering an evidence-based process by which experienced trainers may be able to apply for recognition of their knowledge and skills.

There are no prerequisites to attend and complete the TDC course, only that participants who are currently or likely to be engaged in delivery of UNDSS security training.

How to lead the delivery of a course

The following specific individual course requirements only arise later when successful participants want to go on to lead the delivery of specific courses:

Local Security Assistant

Must be currently in a security professional role, including training officer, LSA, FSCO, SA or similar/equivalent

Proposed course/s must be approved by TDS with at least 60 days’ notice

Participant list, certificates and database coordinated by TDS

Security Certification Programme

Must be currently in a security professional role, including training officer, FSCO, SA or similar/equivalent

Must have successfully completed an SCP course with a grade of Fully Competent or higher

Proposed course/s must be approved by TDS with at least 60 days’ notice

Participant list, certificates and database coordinated by TDS

Women’s Security Awareness Training

Must identify as a woman

Must contact the relevant focal point to discuss potential courses

Should currently be in a UNSMS role that has some security responsibilities

Proposed course/s should have curriculum supplied to TDS and be in the global calendar

If you have already completed one or more course-specific UNDSS training of trainer (ToT) courses, you do not currently need to complete the TDC course to continue delivering that course. The TDC course covers basic trainer theory and practice and is intended for trainers looking to pick up one or more new courses for which they haven’t yet done a ToT course for.

Target Audience

Target Audience:

International and national security professionals from the UN system and affiliated organisations who will be engaged in the delivery of security training.

For DRO/DHSSS personnel, TDS consults with DRO/DHSSS to fill course positions. Accordingly, DRO/DHSSS personnel seeking to become UNDSS certified trainers need to ensure that their nomination is submitted through their respective SA/CSA/PSA and onto DRO/DHSSS prior to the closing date.

Cost of participation

Cost of participation:

The course fee of 4,000 USD covers the 7-day residential course (including participation in the field day) and lodging and meals during the course period. Participants are responsible for their own travel and transfers.

Where
Turin (Italy)

When
07 Jul - 13 Jul 2018

Fee
4000 USD

Duration
7 days

Enrolment deadline
30/06/18

Contact
peacesecurity@unssc.org

Language
English

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